External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday said that India’s semiconductor mission is not just about meeting domestic requirements, but also contributing to a global demand for trusted manufacturing.
“Our semiconductor mission is not just about meeting domestic requirements. It is also about contributing to the global demand for trusted manufacturing. It is truly a powerful case for Make in India and Make for the World,” Jaishankar said while addressing the Semicon India Conference 2023 held in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar virtually.
Jaishankar told top executives of leading global semiconductor firms that an India-Japan pact on cooperation on the semiconductor supply chain was finalised this month, adding that a similar agreement was signed with the US in March.
The EAM also mentioned the MoU on the semiconductor supply chain and innovation partnership that was firmed up during US Commerce Secretary Gina M Raimondo’s visit to New Delhi in March.
“Three US firms — Micron Technology, Lam Research and Applied Materials — made specific commitments that have been the subject of your deliberations as well,” he said.
Jaishankar further said that “India is signing the Artemis Accords and promoting stronger ISRO-NASA collaboration. It is visible also in the creation of a joint Indo-US Quantum Coordination Mechanism.”
